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Old 04-19-2013, 11:03 PM
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I am finally going to do a Pete. Here is the truck I am using for the inspiration.



I will be using this new set of frame rails I got from Steve.







I have some other parts coming from Steve and a new king hauler kit ordered from my LHS.

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Those rails look sweet!!! I like 'em!!
About time you start this truck Travis!! Cant wait to see it come along!!
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I am waiting to see how you do the outlaw style front fenders looks like you have a great start Travis can't wait to see the next steps...
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Old 04-20-2013, 11:47 PM
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I am waiting to see how you do the outlaw style front fenders looks like you have a great start Travis can't wait to see the next steps...
Thanks guys, I started on the air ride today. Here are some pics of today's progress.



















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Lookin good Travis
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im liking that suspension!!!
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Now that's something completely different. I like it. Great start
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Nice start Travis, I like the spring hangers, are the spring leaves cut out of steer springs or did you form them?
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Nice start Travis, I like the spring hangers, are the spring leaves cut out of steer springs or did you form them?

Thanks guys for the comments.

The spring leaves are from a Juggernaut. I cut out the center pin and removed the other two leaves then drilled the hole out to 3mm. Since these leaves are longer than the semi leaves I used the center hole in the leaf as the rear axle mount hole and drilled the other closer to the eye of the leaf.

I decided the front suspension needed to be a little different to so I made the hangers for it as well. Being a Pete and needing to move the axle forward I put the spring mount hole in the front of the new brackets. I also made the bracket wide enough so I did not need the plastic spacers the stock suspension uses. I also bushed all of the holes with a brass bushing so I have a replaceable wear item instead of having to make new parts later. Well enough chit chat here are some pics.





















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nice work so far travis...must be cool to have your own machinery to build whatever you want...i gotta get me some of that
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Buddy - your machining keeps getting better and better ..... realy nice work on those hangers and such. I like!
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Buddy - your machining keeps getting better and better ..... realy nice work on those hangers and such. I like!
Thanks guys I keep working at it. I definitely think these fancy frame rails deserve some better parts mounted to them.

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I can hardly wait to see it finish. Wow!
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Thanks Sue, it may take me a while but I will get there.



Here are some update pics. The suspension is mounted and almost done. I was also able to get the CAT engine and the trans mounted . Well good thing it is a Highway truck because once the engine and trans were mounted, I now have almost no ground clearance. The front bumper should help plow the way so the trans doesn't drag. I also milled out a new front crossmember/engine mount/ bumper mount.






















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Your suspension design looks good. Nice machining work too.
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Wow i truly enjoy everyone's work here on and the and this build look's like it's going excellent!! Keep up the great work and i can't wait to see more pic's of this build. Excellent work sir.

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You use a tumbler for the mounts? Look great since I saw them only yesterday!
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Thanks Scott, I have been using the mill more lately and I am learning as I go. Lynn (tc1ct) has been a big help.

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Thanks Nate, I cleaned them up in the blast cabinet.

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Travis,great job.this build is bad to the bone.Keep it coming.

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This baby is coming along nicely. I like it.
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